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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A3A3
TrimA5S52.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $24,115 $32,471
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 1,950 1,950
Premium Package 1,850      
S Line Package 2,900   2,500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 450 450
Convenience Package     350  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
iPod integration     0 0
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,813 1,813
Premium Package 1,721      
S Line Package 2,698   2,326  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,207      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 418 418
Convenience Package     325  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 8,915 2,865 7,185 4,335
Options (change) 8,236 2,610 6,682 4,031
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $49,590 $55,440 $33,890 $40,025
Total Invoice $46,119 $51,651 $31,572 $37,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,585
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A3A3
TrimA5S52.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6354hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,590$55,440$33,890$40,025
Adjustments for Features-4,260-3,5600-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,330$51,880$33,890$37,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,550$0$3,285
Total Invoice$46,119$51,651$31,572$37,277
Adjustments for Features-3,962-3,3170-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,157$48,334$31,572$34,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,177$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A3A3
TrimA5S52.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,525$4,825$1,265$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$3,560$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,962-3,3170-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelA5 / S5A3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length182.1 in168.7 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height54.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested243092%
Total Not Requested2258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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